Saturday , 14 November 2026

FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK, Champions League Q 2023 ROUND 2

Champions League Qualification · 2023
FK Zalgiris Vilnius
2 – 2
Full Time
Galatasaray SK
Tue 25 Jul 2023 · 16:00 UTC LFF Stadium, Vilnius HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 12' Berkan Kutlu
Nicolas Gorobsov 29' Y
Nassim Hnid 76' Y
Donatas Kazlauskas 80' Y
Donatas Kazlauskas 90' YR

Overview

Match Preview

FK Zalgiris Vilnius vs Galatasaray SK — Champions League Q at LFF Stadium, Vilnius.

Match Details

  • Referee Luis Godinho
8 games this season 🟨 4.8/game ⚽ 9.4 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Head-to-Head

1
1
FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Galatasaray SK
Last 5 meetings
2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK

Recent Form

FK Zalgiris Vilnius
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul Galatasaray SK H 2–2 D
18 Jul FK Struga A 2–1 W
11 Jul FK Struga H 0–0 D
25 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad H 3–3 D
18 Aug PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad A 0–1 L
09 Aug FK Bodø/Glimt H 1–1 D
Galatasaray SK
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Jul FK Zalgiris Vilnius A 2–2 D
17 Mar FC Barcelona H 1–2 L
10 Mar FC Barcelona A 0–0 D
25 Nov Olympique de Marseille H 4–2 W
04 Nov FK Lokomotiv Moskva H 1–1 D
21 Oct FK Lokomotiv Moskva A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FK Zalgiris Vilnius launch into their encounter with Galatasaray SK.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Galatasaray SK needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' It looks surprising Galatasaray SK does not make any changes. Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 12' A meaty challenge results in booking for Berkan Kutlu on 12.
  • 17' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Galatasaray SK are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 22' Angelino needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 27' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 29' That is a card for FK Zalgiris Vilnius. Nicolas Gorobsov will be fuming at that decision.
  • 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Galatasaray SK are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 44' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 47' Mathias Oyewusi adds to his 0 season tally! FK Zalgiris Vilnius lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FK Zalgiris Vilnius side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Stipe Vucur suffering a number of foals already.
  • 61' The Galatasaray SK bench stirs into life. Baris Yilmaz is withdrawn and Dries Mertens gets his opportunity.
  • 62' Fredrik Midtsjo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Berkan Kutlu at the 62 minute mark.
  • 64' The FK Zalgiris Vilnius manager makes a substitution. Mathias Oyewusi departs to be replaced by Liviu Antal.
  • 69' FK Zalgiris Vilnius is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 73' Galatasaray SK manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Halil Dervisoglu is hanging Yunus Akgun on the field on 73 minute.
  • 75' Goal! Abdulkerim Bardakci scores his 3 goal in 154 matches.
  • 76' FK Zalgiris Vilnius player sees a card in front of him.
  • 78' The deadlock is broken! Halil Dervisoglu gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
  • 80' Donatas Kazlauskas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 80.
  • 80' Oliver Buff makes way for Donatas Kazlauskas at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from FK Zalgiris Vilnius.
  • 84' The Galatasaray SK bench stirs into life. Angelino is withdrawn and Leo Dubois gets his opportunity.
  • 89' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Donatas Kazlauskas argues furiously but the card stands.
  • It finishes all square. FK Zalgiris Vilnius and Galatasaray SK share the spoils 2-2.

Lineups

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Galatasaray SK Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Abdulkerim Bardakci 1
Donatas Kazlauskas 1
Mathias Oyewusi 1
Dries Mertens 1
Halil Dervisoglu 1

Head to Head

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK

FK Zalgiris Vilnius Form

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK D 2023-07-18 FK Struga 1–2 FK Zalgiris Vilnius W 2023-07-11 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 0–0 FK Struga D 2022-08-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 3–3 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad D 2022-08-18 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 1–0 FK Zalgiris Vilnius L 2022-08-09 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 1–1 FK Bodø/Glimt D

Galatasaray SK Form

2023-07-25 FK Zalgiris Vilnius 2–2 Galatasaray SK D 2022-03-17 Galatasaray SK 1–2 FC Barcelona L 2022-03-10 FC Barcelona 0–0 Galatasaray SK D 2021-11-25 Galatasaray SK 4–2 Olympique de Marseille W 2021-11-04 Galatasaray SK 1–1 FK Lokomotiv Moskva D 2021-10-21 FK Lokomotiv Moskva 0–1 Galatasaray SK W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.44 FK Zalgiris Vilnius xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 Galatasaray SK xG
I would bet for: FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Galatasaray SK 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FK Zalgiris Vilnius40% Draw28% Galatasaray SK32%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Draw
67%
Draw or Galatasaray SK
60%
FK Zalgiris Vilnius or Galatasaray SK
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FK Zalgiris Vilnius28% Draw46% Galatasaray SK26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FK Zalgiris Vilnius

Handicap FK Zalgiris Vilnius covers Push Galatasaray SK covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 19% 62%
-0.5 38% — 62%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 18% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FK Zalgiris Vilnius keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Galatasaray SK keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.